Dance Classes Offered
Dance Level 1
Dance Level 2
Dance Level 3
Dance Level 4
Aerobic Dance 1
Dance Level 2
Dance Level 3
Dance Level 4
Aerobic Dance 1
Class Descriptions
Dance 1
Beginning level dance is an introduction to the vocabulary, general principles and technique of Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Choreography and Cultural Dance.
Dance 2
This course extends the learners' knowledge of the vocabulary, general principles and skills of the dance forms introduced in Dance 1. Students focus on developing their technique, choreography, and performance skills.
Dance 3 &4.
This is an advanced level course and should only be taken if the student is dedicated to further improving their dance skills. Students will be introduced to more advanced dance movements and ideas. There is more emphasis on dance as a form of expression and a professional art form. Students will be given more challenging choreography assignments and opportunities for evaluating and critiquing dance.
All of these courses will acquaint the dancers with dance class etiquette, vocabulary, history of the styles, anatomy, proper health & nutrition, strength & conditioning, musicality, production elements in relation to dance, real-world applications of dance in their future, and elements of performance.
Beginning level dance is an introduction to the vocabulary, general principles and technique of Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Choreography and Cultural Dance.
Dance 2
This course extends the learners' knowledge of the vocabulary, general principles and skills of the dance forms introduced in Dance 1. Students focus on developing their technique, choreography, and performance skills.
Dance 3 &4.
This is an advanced level course and should only be taken if the student is dedicated to further improving their dance skills. Students will be introduced to more advanced dance movements and ideas. There is more emphasis on dance as a form of expression and a professional art form. Students will be given more challenging choreography assignments and opportunities for evaluating and critiquing dance.
All of these courses will acquaint the dancers with dance class etiquette, vocabulary, history of the styles, anatomy, proper health & nutrition, strength & conditioning, musicality, production elements in relation to dance, real-world applications of dance in their future, and elements of performance.
Objectives
1. To learn self-discipline, self-confidence and dedication through dance using the body as an expressive instrument. (including but not limited to consistent energy, concentration and preparedness, productive work habits, willingness and ability to apply and retain corrections, sustained technical progress, ability to adapt, positive contributions to atmosphere in class)
2. To work on strong technical development as a dancer (including but not limited to placement/alignment, strength, flexibility, use of arms, awareness of line/use of legs, use of feet, connection of upper & lower body, physical stamina, elevation)
3. To develop kinesthetic awareness.
4. To develop an understanding of historical techniques through movement, lectures, video, readings, and performing.
5. To develop a ballet and jazz vocabulary with proper spelling.
6. To understand proper conditioning and stretching principles.
7. To understand proper health, nutrition and body awareness.
8. To understand basic anatomy and gain the ability to apply such knowledge to class activities.
9. To be able to find rhythm of music, understand basic time signatures and musical applications to dance.
10. To improve artistic and expressive nature, memorization, and execution as a performer (including but not limited to musicality, clarity of movement, projection, performance, expressiveness, ability to memorize combinations)
11. To get an introduction to dance production.
12. To look at future options in dance or it’s application and impact in daily lives.
2. To work on strong technical development as a dancer (including but not limited to placement/alignment, strength, flexibility, use of arms, awareness of line/use of legs, use of feet, connection of upper & lower body, physical stamina, elevation)
3. To develop kinesthetic awareness.
4. To develop an understanding of historical techniques through movement, lectures, video, readings, and performing.
5. To develop a ballet and jazz vocabulary with proper spelling.
6. To understand proper conditioning and stretching principles.
7. To understand proper health, nutrition and body awareness.
8. To understand basic anatomy and gain the ability to apply such knowledge to class activities.
9. To be able to find rhythm of music, understand basic time signatures and musical applications to dance.
10. To improve artistic and expressive nature, memorization, and execution as a performer (including but not limited to musicality, clarity of movement, projection, performance, expressiveness, ability to memorize combinations)
11. To get an introduction to dance production.
12. To look at future options in dance or it’s application and impact in daily lives.